Farioli delighted with squad from André Villas-Boas | OneFootball

Whether due to budget constraints, lack of understanding between clubs, or player preference, a coach rarely gets everything they want in the formation of a squad. However, in general, Francesco Farioli expressed great satisfaction with the group that André Villas-Boas's administration made available to him in an attempt to return FC Porto to the coveted titles.

At the close of the market, a central defender (Jakub Kiwior) and a right back (Pedro Lima) were secured, the latter with a main competitive space in the B team, and the dragons also tried to add a winger to the senior squad. This did not materialize for various reasons, but, according to information gathered by our newspaper, Francesco Farioli now considers he has a balanced group capable of fighting for the objectives.

As for the wingers, there are only three natural ones for two vacancies, but versatility on the wings broadens the coach's options. For example, William Gomes has already proven that he can play in any corridor and the four full-backs are capable of occupying more offensive positions. And this without forgetting Rodrigo Mora.

Farioli, as Record reported in due course, points to the young talent as the most economical option for the position of offensive midfielder, a position in which he launched him at Alvalade, without excluding, however, his use as a winger. Against Casa Pia, for example, Rodrigo Mora played precisely in the right corridor.

Stretching the range of solutions for the wings could, with the necessary adaptations, leave the flanks unprotected, but the versatility of the squad allows this situation to be circumvented, especially since, as the coach has already highlighted, Nehuén Pérez has routines to play on the right of the defense and Kiwior is well acquainted with the left flank.

In addition to the signings made by the Porto administration according to the demands of Francesco Farioli, all the surplus players were placed, leaving the coach with 25 players, among them four goalkeepers. A range of solutions that offers a margin of confidence to approach the various competitions, especially at a stage when the schedule is going to tighten...

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